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Mexico Mobilizes Security Agencies in Killings of Two Colombian Musicians

Diplomatic urgency follows the formal identification of the victims.

Overview

  • State of Mexico prosecutors confirmed the bodies of Bayron Sánchez (B‑King) and Jorge Luis Herrera (Regio Clown) were found in Cocotitlán after they were last seen on September 16 leaving a gym in Polanco.
  • By presidential instruction, Defense, Navy, National Guard, the federal Security Ministry, and the federal prosecutor’s office are coordinating with Mexico City and State of Mexico authorities on the homicide case.
  • Forensic identification relied on tattoos, with relatives later recognizing the remains at FGJEM facilities in Tlalnepantla.
  • Journalist reports describe a narcomensaje accusing the victims of being “chapulines,” purportedly signed by La Familia Michoacana, which authorities have not officially validated.
  • Colombia’s government pressed for swift clarification, and President Claudia Sheinbaum said the investigation will go to the bottom and that bilateral relations should not be affected.